Letters of Alexander Hamilton

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I hate Congress—I hate the army—I hate the world—I hate myself. The whole is a mass of fools and knaves.

Alexander Hamilton

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Topic

Political frustration Over it

Author

Alexander Hamilton

Source

Letters of Alexander Hamilton

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1780 1780s 18th century

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Hamilton, Alexander. Letter to Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens. 12 Sept. 1780.

Current Citation

Hamilton, Alexander. "From Alexander Hamilton to Lieutenant Colonel John Laurens, [12 September 1780]." Founders Online, National Archives, founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-0851.

A national debt, if it is not excessive, will be to us a national blessing.

Alexander Hamilton

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Topic

National debt

Author

Alexander Hamilton

Source

Letters of Alexander Hamilton

Medium

Letter

Statement Type

Prophecies and predictions

Language

English

Time

1781 1780s 18th century

Era

American Revolutionary Period

Authentication Score 3

Original Citation

Hamilton, Alexander. Letter to Robert Morris. 30 Apr. 1781.

Current Citation

Hamilton, Alexander. "From Alexander Hamilton toRobert Morris, [30 April 1781]." Founders Online, National Archives, founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-02-02-1167.